“The community and the township has always been so supportive of the center and has gave us so much,” Smith said.

Township officials give Smith an annual budget to work with each year.

Truckloads of food are brought to the senior center that include fresh produce and canned goods.

The center offers most of its services, programs and events free of charge, which is what Smith believes is a huge draw to the center. They even offer a free membership.

“When we do change, it's $2 or $3, but we rarely charge,” Smith said. “We offer several programs and parties throughout the year such as legal aids, exercise classes, Medicare tax assistance, wheelchairs, canes and walkers we rent out to those in need.”

Smith is thrilled the services at the senior center are being utilized.

“We are lucky we receive so much support for the community, but we are even more happy to receive the check from the Livingston Daily Gannett Foundation because this will help us out tremendously,” Smith said. “We are going to use the money for drapes to help with the lighting, as well as other items the center needs to keep up with the growth.”

As of now, the center has no status on whether or not they plan on moving again to a larger building. However, if the popularity of the center outgrows the current building, they may have to move at some point.

“It’s exciting and crazy how many people come through here, but we are so happy and encourage any senior citizen to come,” Smith said. “We will just have to see how it goes.”